Ruth Foxe Blader
Foxe Capital Managing Partner
Ruth is co-founder and Managing Partner at Citrine Venture Partners LLC. In 2024, Ruth founded Foxe Capital, where she independently managed a $100m dollar early-stage Fintech fund. Formerly CIO at Anthemis and lead fintech investor at AllianzX. She is also the co-founder of unlockVC, the award-winning global platform for women in VC. You can see her on stage at Fintech Meetup, Super Return, Insurtech Connect, Money2020 and TechCrunch Disrupt, hear her commentary on the BBC, or read her column in Forbes.
2026 Agenda Sessions
What does smart capital look like in 2026?
After the valuation rollercoaster of 2021-2024, smart capital is back. Today’s investors are betting on smaller, leaner, sharper companies with real margins, not just big visions. Meanwhile, founders are approaching funding with clarity, constraint, and purpose.
This session features top-tier VCs and high-performing founders sharing insights on navigating today’s fintech capital stack, from pre-seed to growth.
Takeaways:
• Learn how fintech investment criteria have evolved post-bubble.
• Hear how top founders are positioning for long-term sustainability and growth.
• Understand what it takes to raise aligned capital in 2026.
Monday 30 March 15:30 - 16:10 The Pulse
Alternative Capital & Investment
Crypto & Digital Assets
Infrastructure & APIs
Partnerships & Ecosystem Play
This session features top-tier VCs and high-performing founders sharing insights on navigating today’s fintech capital stack, from pre-seed to growth.
Takeaways:
• Learn how fintech investment criteria have evolved post-bubble.
• Hear how top founders are positioning for long-term sustainability and growth.
• Understand what it takes to raise aligned capital in 2026. The Pulse US/Pacific
